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020 _a9781904838388
040 _cTBS
041 _aeng
050 _a HD30.55
_b.T76 2012
100 _aTrompenaars, Fons
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_eauthor
245 0 _aRiding the waves of culture
_b: understanding diversity in global business
_c/ Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampden-Turner
250 _a3rd ed.
260 _aBoston :
_bNicholas Brealey Publishing,
_c2012
300 _a ix, 389 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aAn introduction to culture -- The one best way of organizing does not exist -- The meaning of culture -- Relationships and rules -- The group and the individual -- Feelings and relationships -- How far we get involved -- How we accord status -- How we manage time -- How we relate to nature -- National cultures and corporate culture -- Towards international and transnational management -- Reconciling cultural dilemmas -- South Africa: the rainbow nation -- Gender, ethnicity and functional diversity.
520 _aThe bestselling guide to leading effectively in an increasingly global business environment-updated to address radical changes in politics, society, economics, and technology Today's geopolitical landscape has evolved dramatically, with major impacts on relationships among countries that do business together. As a business leader, your concerns are no longer simply about being aware of cultural differences and preventing embarrassments. Now, you must tread more lightly than ever, be even more attuned to cultural differences, and leverage cultural differences for maximum competitive advantage.
526 _aB1S1 Organizational Behavior and Intercultural Management
650 0 _aComparative management
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650 0 _aManagement
_xCross-cultural studies
_9329
650 0 _aCorporate culture
_xCross-cultural studies
_9330
650 0 _aSocial values
_xCross-cultural studies
_9331
650 0 _aIntercultural communication
_9332
700 _aHampden-Turner, Charles
_eauthor
_9333
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999 _c1076
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